University Parallel, Communication Emphasis, A.S.

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This transferable degree is designed to provide the general education requirements and basic courses for four-year baccalaureate programs in the communication family, i.e. advertising, health communication, rhetorical studies, journalism, public relations, video/film production, broadcasting, organizational communication, etc.

Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

First Semester: 15 Credits

Second Semester: 15 Credits

Third Semester: 16 Credits

Literature 3 Credit Hours (Gen. Ed.)³
Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective ¹
Social/Behavioral Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective ¹
COMM 2100 Communication Inquiry
COMM Elective 3 Credit Hours²

Fourth Semester: 14 Credits

COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication Gen. Ed.
Natural Sciences Course Gen Ed Elective ¹
COMM Elective 3 Credit Hours²
Elective 3 Credit Hours²
Elective 1 Credit Hour

Total Program Credits: 60

Contact Patsy Fancher, Department Chair, (901) 333-4151, for college-parallel area of emphasis, advising, and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they plan to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about the transferability of credits.

¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

²Suggested Electives

*Possible University of Memphis Transfer Elective

^Possible Middle Tennessee State Transfer Elective

+Possible Tennessee State University Elective

COMM 2075 *+^

ENGL 2860 * If you use this course as an elective, you will need two additional Humanities/Fine

Arts courses for your General Education requirements.

³Review General Education pages and select a 2000 level literature courses (ENGL)